SRO For Addiction Event

LONG BEACH, CA, May 15, 2011 (Press-News.org) Some of LA's movers and shakers crowded into a reception room at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills recently for a powerful presentation on overcoming addictions sponsored by The Nelson Center. In a rare public appearance, founder Roy Nelson shared his own personal struggle with alcohol, drugs and sex addiction with 300+ guests who gathered to hear about the program he founded 30 years ago that boasts a 90%+ success rate.

With celebs like Whitney Houston, Charlie Sheen and Lindsay Lohan flooding the news with their addiction struggles on a near daily basis and many "recovery" programs at 100% capacity, the subject of addiction is "red hot" and not likely to go away any time soon. Guests at the event - many suffering from addictions themselves or who have a friend or family member facing such challenges - also listened to those who have been treated at The Nelson Center including former sex & food addict Talia Witkowski, Ph.D., who now enjoys healthy interpersonal relationships and lost 60 lbs.; Harold Lawrance, whose drug addiction included taking up to 100 Vicodin per day who now lives in Oregon with his wife and two children; and Tsilah Burman, a self-described workaholic and food addict who lost 80 lbs. and has finally found happiness.
Co-hosting the event was Stacy D. Phillips, noted attorney at Phillips, Lerner, and Lauzon, LLP and author of "Divorce: It's all about Control."

"A leading cause of divorce is addiction and The Nelson Center offers a proven treatment to those who are looking to overcome their addictions," she said. " I wanted to support this event because I conducted my own research into addiction treatment and it's a program I wholeheartedly support."

Until now, The Nelson Center has operated "under the radar" with an exclusive and ultra-wealthy clientele who dedicate themselves to an intensive one-on-one program. President Tricia Greaves, co-author of "Thank God I" and "101 Ways to Improve Your Health," says that clients are usually addiction-free in as few as 28 days and counseling is available for life. While most 12-step and other familiar treatment programs focus on the symptoms, The Nelson Center helps clients dig deep within themselves to learn of the true source of their addictions.

For more information visitwww.thenelsoncenter.com